Hi, I'm Abdellah KRAIM
Cloud Engineer DevOps Engineer

I am a passionate Cloud and DevOps Engineer specializing in designing scalable solutions that simplify complex challenges. With a focus on automation and collaboration, I deliver impactful results for businesses.

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About Me

Engineering Scalable Solutions, Driving Innovation

I am a detail-oriented Cloud and DevOps Engineer with a proven track record in designing and implementing innovative solutions. My expertise spans cloud computing, container orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines, enabling me to optimize performance and streamline workflows for organizations.

With a strong foundation in system administration and a passion for solving technical challenges, I thrive in collaborative environments where I can leverage my creativity and technical expertise to deliver impactful results. Whether it’s managing OpenShift platforms, Kubernetes infrastructure or automating deployments, I bring adaptability, rigor, and a results-driven mindset to every project.

Experience and Projects

Professional Experience in Cloud & DevOps Solutions

Driving Innovation through Cloud and DevOps Solutions, Automation, Security and Scalability

Devops Consultant

Optimized CI/CD processes, enabling faster and more secure deployments across multiple environments.

CI/CD Pipeline Migration, Successfully transitioned CI/CD pipelines from Jenkins to GitLab, consolidating configurations and streamlining automation for improved efficiency.

Build-Test-Release Pipelines, Engineered comprehensive GitLab CI pipelines for building, testing, and releasing Java artifacts. Integrated tools like Jib, SonarQube, JFrog Artifactory, Vault, and Kubernetes Runners for secure, high-quality, and automated processes.

Deployment Optimization, Designed and tested flexible deployment pipelines with GitLab CI, utilizing Ansible for scalable, multi-environment deployments.

Performance Testing and Monitoring, Implemented K6 for load testing, configured Kubernetes-integrated metrics storage using InfluxDB and Prometheus, and visualized performance data via Grafana.

Process Automation, Automated manual processes, including token expiration alerts with Python scripts, reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.

Cloud and DevOps Engineer

Micro Focus SMAX Maintenance, Delivered critical support and maintenance for the Micro Focus SMAX platform, specializing in the Container Deployment Foundation (CDF) module. Leveraged Docker and Kubernetes to ensure smooth system upgrades, enhancing system stability and availability for mission-critical applications.

Problem-Solving and Issue Resolution, Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills by diagnosing and resolving complex issues within the SMAX CDF module, ensuring continuous service delivery and system reliability.

RedHat OpenShift Installation & Maintenance, Managed the installation and continuous maintenance of RedHat OpenShift, optimizing container orchestration for high-performance environments.

RedHat Linux System Management, Automated key system tasks such as hardening, disk space expansion, and monitoring, streamlining operations and improving system performance.

VMware Infrastructure Deployment, Installed and configured ESXi 7u3, deploying vCenter 7u3, and migrating 600+ production VMs across a high-availability cluster, ensuring zero downtime during migration.

Cloud Engineer

Cloud Solutions Development, Conducted in-depth comparative studies of open-source cloud solutions, identifying key strengths for implementation.

Proof of Concept (PoC), Successfully implemented a cloud solution PoC based on OpenStack, demonstrating the scalability and flexibility of open-source cloud platforms.

Multi-Node OpenStack Deployment, Deployed OpenStack in a multi-node environment, configuring and managing services for enhanced cloud infrastructure performance.

Automation with Ansible, Automated OpenStack deployment and management using Ansible, streamlining both multi-node and all-in-one configurations to improve system efficiency.

OpenStack Administration, Demonstrated strong administration skills, managing services and troubleshooting issues to ensure optimal cloud performance.

Agile Process Automation, Automated Agile processes, contributing to improved workflow efficiency and faster project delivery.

Education

Shaping the Future with Advanced Knowledge

State Engineer in Networks & Telecommunications

Master 2, Computer Science - RES

Technologies Mastered

Showcasing the Tools That Drive My Expertise

Linux

Powering Servers and Ensuring System Performance and Security

GitLab CI

Automating Development Pipelines for Continuous Integration and Deployment

Kubernetes

Orchestrating Containers for Scalable and Efficient Applications

OpenShift

Enterprise-Grade Kubernetes Platform for Robust Application Deployment

Azure

Cloud Solutions for Scalable Infrastructure and Advanced Services

  • Cloud Solutions Design

    Leverage cutting-edge cloud technologies like Azure and OpenStack to create scalable, efficient infrastructure for businesses.

  • CI/CD Automation

    Streamline development pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes, and OpenShift, ensuring seamless integration and deployment.

  • Containerization & Orchestration

    Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for containerizing applications, orchestrating them efficiently to ensure high availability and scalability.

  • Infrastructure Optimization

    Apply automation tools like Ansible and Terraform to optimize infrastructure management, enhancing operational efficiency and system performance.

  • Performance Monitoring & Analytics

    Utilize tools like Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing workflows.

Skills

Skills and Expertise

Adept in cloud solutions, automation, and DevOps practices, I bring hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and technologies to build efficient, scalable systems and optimize workflows.

Leadership
Collaboration and Teamwork
Analytical Thinking

Led the Enactus project team, managing tasks, timelines, and guiding peers to develop innovative solutions, including a manual water pump for sustainable use.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams at Devoteam and Munisys to implement cloud and DevOps solutions, fostering communication and ensuring smooth project execution.

Utilized analytical skills to optimize CI/CD pipelines, troubleshoot issues, and implement cloud solutions, ensuring efficiency and performance in all projects.

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Portfolio

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Explore my portfolio to discover impactful projects I’ve worked on with various clients, including Carrefour, AXA, OCP, Maroc Telecom, Cires Technologies and Restaurants Du Cœur. Showcasing my expertise in DevOps, automation, and cloud solutions

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  • Ansible
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Blog
  • Cloud
  • DevOps
  • Figma
  • Gitlab CI
  • Invision
  • Jenkins
  • Kubernetes
  • Larevel/PHP
  • Microsoft 365
  • OpenShift
  • Openstack
  • PowerShell
  • RedHat Linux
  • SharePoint
  • Sketch
  • SysOps
  • Uncategorized
  • VMware
  • WordPress
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